Congress Promises Waiver of Water Tax, Reduction in Other Municipal Taxes if Elected: Birajit Sinha
Congress MLA Birajit Sinha has promised that residents of Kailashahar will no longer have to pay water tax if the party comes to power in the Kailashahar Municipal Council. He also assured that property tax and other municipal taxes would be reviewed and steps taken to reduce the financial burden on residents through consultations with the public. Sinha made these announcements while speaking to reporters on Friday after the filing of nomination papers.
Kailashahar:: Congress MLA Birajit Sinha has promised that residents of Kailashahar will no longer have to pay water tax if the party comes to power in the Kailashahar Municipal Council. He also assured that property tax and other municipal taxes would be reviewed and steps taken to reduce the financial burden on residents through consultations with the public. Sinha made these announcements while speaking to reporters on Friday after the filing of nomination papers.
The MLA said people in the Kailashahar Assembly constituency had shown confidence in the Congress in various Gram Panchayats, the Gournagar Panchayat Samiti and the recently concluded Village Committee elections. He expressed confidence that the party would receive similar support in the municipal elections. If entrusted with the responsibility of running the Municipal Council, Congress would implement several plans for the overall development of the town, he said.
Highlighting the need to address Kailashahar's long-standing drainage problems, Sinha promised the construction of large covered drains across the town. He also said special attention would be given to maintaining cleanliness and ensuring regular sanitation throughout the municipal area.
Criticising the BJP-led Municipal Council over its decisions to increase various taxes, Sinha said a Congress administration would reconsider the existing tax structure. Property tax and other municipal levies would be reviewed in consultation with residents, while the water tax would be completely waived, he promised. The MLA further alleged corruption, nepotism and public inconvenience under the BJP-led civic administration, stating that these issues would form a major part of the Congress campaign.
On Friday afternoon, a colourful procession featuring Congress candidates began in front of MLA Birajit Sinha's residence. Accompanied by a large gathering of party workers and supporters, the procession passed through various streets of the town before reaching the Returning Officer's office, where the party's candidates filed their nomination papers for all 17 wards.
Besides Sinha, the procession was attended by Unakoti District Congress president Mohammad Badruzzaman, party leaders Rudrendu Bhattacharya, Runu Mia, Ashish Sengupta and other leaders.
The Congress candidates fielded in the 17 wards of Kailashahar Municipal Council are: Ranjita Malakar in Ward No. 1, Tapasi Roy Dutta in Ward No. 2, Sahin Ali in Ward No. 3, Shyamali Sarkar in Ward No. 4, Suchita Shabdakar in Ward No. 5, Beauty Pal in Ward No. 6, Sadhana Malakar in Ward No. 7, Anjan Chakraborty in Ward No. 8, Nar Singha Das in Ward No. 9, Gautam Das in Ward No. 10, Jahir Mia in Ward No. 11, Sujala Das De in Ward No. 12, Monika Sinha in Ward No. 13, Monika Das in Ward No. 14, Dilip Das in Ward No. 15, Sumita Ghosh Gop in Ward No. 16 and Chandrashekhar Sinha in Ward No. 17.
With candidates fielded in all 17 wards, the Congress has entered the municipal electoral contest across the entire town. The sizeable turnout at the nomination rally has added to the political activity in Kailashahar, as the party seeks public support on promises of urban development and tax relief.